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Old 10-03-2011, 07:55 PM
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I wonder if I can get some ideas. I replaced my rear shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinders just a little bit ago. I ended up with a little squeak and decided to get the drums turned. It worked for a few days, maybe a week, but it is back again. I am positive it is in the rear but I wonder what else could it be. I have new shoes, wheel cylinders, and hardware. I inspected it the other day and everything looks fine.

What options do I have? Do they make ceramic shoes? I may just go that route but hate to buy new shoes again.
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Old 10-03-2011, 08:10 PM
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Did you make sure to lube them up properly? There are a few points on the backing plate where the shoes rub that should be lubed, as well as on the wheel cylinder. If you didn't I would go back and do that
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I was thinking about doing that. I did forget to sand those areas and lube them. Will that fix my problem you think?
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Its a good possibility, I would give it a try
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Old 10-04-2011, 06:55 PM
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Squeaks only when intial push of brake pedal is sign of improper adjustment of shoes. Too much clearance, tighen .
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That may also be the case, however it squeaks without pressing the pedal. The squeak goes away once you press the pedal. I did have a hard time adjusting though, so that could also be the problem. I plan on giving them a good overhaul this weekend so get rid of that annoying noise.
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